Phlebotomy Technician, PRN, Variable Shifts

Prisma Health•Easley, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Collects specimens from patients while ensuring their safety and comfort and following established standards and practices. Accessions samples into computer systems for accurate testing and billing, obtains signed documents as needed, reviews outstanding workload reports, and performs Point of Care testing and sample processing if assigned. The role includes patient and specimen identification, specimen labeling and processing, accurate data entry, workload review, patient instruction, and coordination of collections. The technician follows safety procedures, uses PPE and safety equipment, maintains specimen storage and transport conditions, and keeps supplies and work areas in order. The position also includes customer service, laboratory registration and ordering, clerical and reporting duties, dispatching or arranging couriers, floating to multiple client locations and patient service centers, and instructing new employees and students as assigned. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The position is located at Baptist Easley Med Campus, within Baptist Easley Hospital’s Laboratory-Phlebotomy department, and has a variable shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or a post-high-school diploma/highest degree earned.
Three months of training in phlebotomy.
Able to use correct techniques, policies, and protocols to collect and process specimens.
Complete required competencies within the required timeframe and document them in the personnel file.
Complete required training for age-specific patients and participate in the annual continuing education program.
Interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of general phlebotomy equipment.
Proficient computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Data entry skills.
Ability to proofread documents.

Nice To Haves

Previous phlebotomy experience or training in a formal program that includes phlebotomy may be considered in lieu of the stated education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

Collect specimens from patients while maintaining their safety and comfort.
Verify patient and specimen identification and label specimens with required information, using alternate identification procedures when needed.
Accurately and promptly enter and assess information in hospital and laboratory computer systems.
Review collection lists, unreceived lists, tracking logs, and telephone logs; take appropriate action to complete work.
Instruct patients on test preparation or collection and distribute collection containers when necessary.
Follow safety procedures, respond to safety violations and drills, report and document exposures, use PPE and safety equipment, disinfect equipment, and maintain patient precautions.
Process specimens by identifying, sorting, aliquoting, centrifuging, and labeling them; store and retain specimens for required periods and prepare them for transport under appropriate temperature conditions.
Restock items, maintain a clean and orderly work area, monitor supply and reagent expiration dates, and follow established protocols.
Support work unit action plans and department goals, including customer service, quality, and financial initiatives.
Communicate courteously with patients and guests, receive and document calls and requests, coordinate collections, and communicate pertinent information to team members using approved methods.
Perform account registrations and order tests in laboratory systems; obtain required consents for preauthorization and Advanced Beneficiary Notice.
Complete clerical duties, including scanning patient data and tracking monthly workload performance; record test orders and provide reports to appropriate personnel according to compliance regulations.
Communicate with and fax information to physician offices regarding orders or billing, and dispatch or arrange couriers for specimen pickup.
Float to multiple client locations and patient service centers.
Perform Point of Care testing accurately, if assigned, following established protocols and quality control; notify appropriate caregivers of critical values.
Instruct new employees and students in procedures, techniques, and theory as assigned; document proficiency and report training concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.